Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drop Dead' tops UK

Olivia Rodrigo debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart with “Drop Dead,” her first new chart-topper there since “Vampire” in 2023. (officialcharts.com) The Official Charts Company said “Drop Dead” entered at the summit in its opening week, knocking Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” off No. 1 after a five-week run. (officialcharts.com) (billboard.com) The track is Rodrigo’s fourth U.K. No. 1 single, after “Drivers License,” “Good 4 U” and “Vampire.” It is also her second song to debut at No. 1 in Britain, after “Drivers License” in 2021. (officialcharts.com) (musicweek.com) “Drop Dead” is the lead single from Rodrigo’s third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” which is scheduled for release on June 12, 2026. (billboard.com) (store.oliviarodrigo.com) The U.K. result adds to a fast start for the single outside Britain. Billboard reported that “Drop Dead” also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. (billboard.com) (yahoo.com) Rodrigo released “Drop Dead” on April 17 with a music video shot at the Palace of Versailles, and she gave the song a surprise live performance at Pete’s Candy Store in New York on April 26. (aol.com 1) (aol.com 2) For Rodrigo, the new U.K. No. 1 extends a chart run that began with “Drivers License” in 2021 and carried through her first two albums, “Sour” and “Guts.” With the album due in June, “Drop Dead” has given the rollout its first chart peak. (officialcharts.com) (billboard.com)